3. Third challenges to the unity of womens movement in India Against Sexual Abuse:

The agitation against rape first time started against police rape, when Ralmmeza Bi was raped in police custody. Association and organisations were formed to raise the voice against the rape cases and sexual abuse. Shakti Shalini, Susbala Mahila Sangha, Janvadi Mahila Samiti were some of the organisations who worked against sexual abuse. Women’s bodies for example Mahila Samata Sainik Dal was of the view that women were enslave because of men’s base desire for sexual pleasure. Men were told it was their duty to protect and care for their women.

Environmental and Livelihood:

In pre-Independence women used to break the laws of forest because from the day of human existence women had been the food gatherers and food providers. Environmental degradation and indiscriminate robbing of nature were charged on women. ‘Self-

Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)’ was set up which united women workers under its organisation. This organisation influenced ‘the international league of organisation’ and demanded the protection to the home-based workers. Bangladesh ‘Grameen Bank’ tries to protect the women’s economic independence.